This week, I will be speaking with the teens who are visiting my blog with their parents. There is a slight shift in my focus on helping teenagers directly, as they need to become more independent as they embark on their new high school experience. So, parents, hand over the laptop and allow your students […]
Search Results for: small spaces
How to Sort Kept Items {Part 3 of the Awaken to Your Clutter Blindness Series}
Last time we talked about how to take care of the clutter that you woke up to in the home. In part 3, I will discuss the sorting process to help you when reviewing the items kept. This part of the process will help you see the light at the end of the tunnel. The […]
How to Start Downsizing Your Life
Are you planning on downsizing your life? Just thinking about it is scary for most people. If you are considering downsizing your life, this post is for you. The benefits of downsizing your life may outweigh the cons of taking on this significant challenge. I have listed the primary benefits below to convince you that […]
Student Backpack Organization Tips Made Easy
Student backpack organization is key to success in school, especially for older students. I'm going to show you how I help my child organize their backpack for easy access. Note: This involves paper management and will help them if they have finals or midterms and need to reference these papers. I'm going to share how […]
Vacation Tips to Make Any Family Vacation Happy
Summertime is the most popular time for vacations. That being said, it can also be the most stressful time. Lots of people are traveling here and there. There is a lot of waiting in lines at various popular locations. Lucky for you, I created this post just in time for your family vacation. Here are […]
7 Ways to Bring Usability Back to Your Kitchen
Walking into your kitchen, you wonder, "What should I make? Do I want to bake, cook, assemble, or make a salad?" Pondering over this, you glance at the clutter, get overwhelmed, and give up and go out to eat instead. Is this you? No judgment here. I am right there with you. You are not […]
Easy Steps to Arrange Photos For Better Theme Placement
Are you looking for theme ideas for your priceless artwork and photos? Well, I have one post plus several more arranged pictures for you, and I will show you how I did it in my own home. Follow along and see the difference. Photo Gallery Themes Ideas First, let's look at the options for creating […]
How To Keep Your Pantry Organized Forever
Does this ever happen to you? Arriving home from the grocery store and placing all the pantry items away, you are so proud of how you organized it. You think to yourself, "This pantry looks great." The next day, you go into your beloved pantry, and there it is, the perfectly organized space you were so […]
Helpful First Time Off Campus Apartment Tips
If you have a child going off to college, you may have some mixed feelings and worries about what they need and where to buy them. If you are visiting our site for the first time, I have been going through the college experience for the last three years with two kids and have shared […]
How to Organize a Large Family Home
Large families are defined as those with three or more children. This could include parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Early on in my organizing career, I worked with several of these large families. They lived in larger homes and had plenty of belongings for each family member. These items were not excessive; they were items […]
The Best Declutter Advice You Were Ever Told
We all get advice for different areas of our lives - how to declutter is one of them. Decluttering can be a significant obstacle for many people and can stop them from even getting started to declutter their lives, resulting in frustration, self-criticism, and depression. Over the 25+ years, while organizing, I have given advice […]
Useful Housewarming Gift Ideas Your Loved One Will Love
Most likely, you know someone who has moved this year or is planning on moving. It can be challenging to find the right gift. Instead of buying them a useless gift, why not buy them a gift that they can use that helps them stay organized? Practical housewarming gifts are especially appreciated when they are […]
How to Create an Organizing Tool Box
Feeling overwhelmed when decluttering and organizing your home? Can't find the tools you need to get things done quickly and easily? It may be time for you to create an organizing toolbox. When I organize any area of my home, I take my handy-dandy organizing toolbox with me so I don't have to run around the […]
FREE Dorm Room Checklist and Tips for Successful School Year
There are so many areas to organize when you are away. You not only have to deal with your schoolwork but also handle your living facilities. Lucky for you, I have compiled this post with a FREE Dorm Room Checklist and many tips for a successful college year. ------22% of US students live in older […]
Incredibly Easy Tips for Organizing An Older Adult's Home
I have worked with seniors for several years. From my experience, organizing seniors is different. They are more likely to be the ones who want to downsize and get rid of their stuff. Some of them get stuck with their kids' stuff, too. Others are likely to have health issues, like bending, knee problems, walking […]
Powerful Professional Organizer Advise For New Organizers
There are so many organizers out there these days. It was not like that when I started in the early 1990s. So, I am here to say it is possible to be in this industry for over 25+ years and thrive in it. This post is mainly for new professional organizers seeking advice on making […]
Must Read Quotes to Help You Stay Organized
As I sit here and ponder my 25 years in the organizing industry - working as a small business and homeowners support services, I feel so blessed that I was able to continue helping people get and stay organized, in their homes and their small businesses. It has been a wild ride, watching my business […]
Let's Get Organized This Year {Obstactles of Getting Organized}
Clutter and disorganization can zap your energy and create unwanted stress. It can mess with your daily routine, keep you from finishing things, and result in several unfinished tasks. Today, I will share some obstacles, tips for getting organized this year, and my previously written posts to help you overcome these issues. January is Get […]
9 Ways to Use Mollie Ollie Mimmo Caddy to Organize Your Life
Ivy is the founder of Mollie Ollie, who created this adorable and sturdy Mimmo Caddy! This was designed to organize baby supplies. It measures 14.5 inches (36 cm) long, 9.5 inches (24 cm) wide, and 7.5 inches (19 cm) high. But it's not just for baby supplies; it can also be used to organize various […]
How to Easily Declutter and Organize Holiday Decorations
We love holiday decorations around our home. Finding the best way to organize and declutter them is another story. When we declutter the house, we forget the attic area since it is so infrequently used. But not this time. We will declutter the holiday decorations to make the space more user-friendly. Follow along to see […]
How to Organize a Narrow Linen Closet {Easy Storage Options}
Narrow linen closet storage is great but can be a challenge to organize. You can see everything at a glance, and nothing is hidden, but when you look for store storage options, you need to have exact measurements to ensure the item fits properly. It's a hassle to deal with this detailed step, but it […]
Great Gifts for Dads to Get Organized
Dads usually work outside of the home and don't have time to organize their spaces at home. Whether you have a husband or father who travels a lot or one who works two jobs or more to support the family, let them know how much you care about getting their spaces organized. They all need […]
Studio Apartment Organization Tips to Maximize Space
Designing and organizing a one-room studio apartment or condo can be difficult. It is such an open space, and if you don't have a vision, it will be a huge and overwhelming task. You will probably not have much floor space. This post will help you get your vision of your new home together and, […]
7 Creative Ways of Organizing Your Kid's Closet
Planning a child's closet can be tricky. For most people, raising a child is tiring enough, and after running around trying to keep up with them all day long, it can be exhausting to go through hundreds of tiny pieces of clothes and toys in an attempt to organize their closets. So, to make your […]
10 Affordable Organizing Products to Finish Your Next Organizing Project
Over the many years of working with clients, I found that most of the time, they would have unused organizing products in their homes. We would usually find them in closets, garages, basements, or attic spaces, and they wouldn't need to buy anything to get the room organized. They never completed the process to where they actively […]
Laundry Room Cleaning Tips And Tricks
The laundry room is the workhorse of most homes. This is where your clothes, floor rugs, shoes, window treatments, and cleaning tools are cleaned. Though it's not among the areas your visitors frequent, it is beneficial to keep it clean and well-organized. In fact, the laundry room cleaning process encourages efficiency. Today, we share some […]
15 Organizing Tasks that take 15 Minutes Each Day
We are all so busy these days. With work and shuttling kids around taking up most of our day, our organizing tasks are usually lumped in with every other chore that needs completing. However, organizing doesn't have to happen 24 hours a day 7 days a week. You just need to change your habit and […]
How to Find The Perfect Downsizing Home
Downsizing is not just for baby boomers or empty nesters. Many younger couples are looking to lighten their cost of living. When looking for a home to downsize into or your dream home to live in for a long time, many home features that you wouldn't think of when buying a home need to be […]
How to Make Your Own DIY Inspiration Board
Whether you call it a DIY inspiration board or an Idea board, this super easy project was fun, and I can't wait to use it for future blogging DIY craft projects. Follow along and see how I made this DIY Inspiration Board. Visit our post about Secrets to Making a Great Whiteboard Wall for more […]
Christmas Tree Greeting Card Wall Decor DIY Project
Over the years, I have seen many of these DIY Christmas Tree wall decor. Some are super delicate; others are more rustic. All will help you save space in a smaller home or apartment. Today, I am sharing the one I made for my smaller home. To save space, I created mine to hold my […]
8 Areas To Make An Amazing Child Playroom
Setting up a fabulous playroom for the kiddos is the first thing when you want your kids' toys and stuff to be assigned to one room. This week we are going to talk about different areas (zones) that may be useful in your kids' playroom so they will be excited to play and get off […]
The Art of Making Choices
Making choices have been on my mind lately. We make daily choices, from what to wear (the easier decisions) to what direction we should take our career (the more difficult questions that aren't as easy to answer). Some choices we wish others would make for us. And some choices we wish to make ourselves. This post talks about […]
Virtual Organizing Consultations
Many people have asked me for this service, so here it is! I am so happy to offer Virtual Organizing Consultations (AKA Virtual Organizing). What is Not Being Organized Costing you? The scenario? Do you encounter projects when organizing independently and don't know where to start? Do you feel overwhelmed and lost on how to […]
Sabrina's Organizing Services Reviews
Below are some wonderful clients I had the privilege of helping declutter and organize their homes, home offices, and storage units. They graciously shared their Sabrina's Organizing Services Reviews with you. Please read on to see how Sabrina's Organizing Services helped them. Solutions Consultation - Organizing Services Reviews This service helps you focus on what […]
Massive Organizing Gift Ideas Guide for Teenagers
Shopping for Teenagers (Teens and Tweens) this time of year can get expensive. The clutter in a teenager's room can stop you from going out and buying more stuff for your kids. Instead of buying stuff to add to the clutter, why not find items that will assist your child in getting more organized? This post […]
9 Ways to Transform Your Kitchen Into A Hub of Luxury
This week, we are sharing our first guest post for this year. Anita Lang is an interior designer and the founder of IMI Design based in Scottsdale, Arizona. She and her team craft spaces that combine luxury lifestyle and beautiful design. She is going to share with us how to transform the kitchen into a luxurious room […]
Low-Cost Main Bathroom Update
We have one main bathroom that everyone in our home uses. Although it is a larger bathroom, it receives a lot of wear. We have a half bath, which we revamped recently (see post here). We gutted the bathroom in 2007-2008, installing new faucets, a vented door to separate the spaces, new mirrors and lights, […]
How to Set Up a Well Organized Self Storage Unit
Many people have storage units for a variety of reasons. Some people have them because their home is too small to store everything. Others have them because they acquired things from their parents that they may use when they move into their new homes. Other people love the stuff and want to keep things even […]
31 Days to An Organized Life
Are you looking to get your life organized right now? This 31 Days challenge may be just the thing! Here is the entire list for you to review and share. The rules are simple. Organize one area each day for 31 days. And, just wait and see how your life will be transformed into a […]
How to Make a Fabulous Beverage Station that will amaze your entire family
Having a beverage station in your home will organize all your drinks and glassware, allowing for an easy and relaxing morning routine. Let's create a beverage station in your home. I love this idea! We have one in our home and use it all the time. The kids love it! It doesn't need to be big. […]
4 Easy Ways to Organize Shoes
Women own an average of 19-20 pairs of shoes. If you have a family of four, you can expect to have between 76 and 80 pairs of shoes in your home. If this is true, they take up a lot of space in your home. So, to combat this, we need to design creative ways […]
5 Home Office Organizing Essentials Everyone Needs
Do you have a home office? A home office can be any place in your home. It can be a part of your living room or basement. It may even be in your office. For these spaces that are not designated entirely as an office space, you need to be a little more creative by […]